After ministers ditch plans to sell off the Land Registry, property registration agency looks to bolster digital expertise...
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Give GDS boss a place at civil service’s top table to help drive reform, cabinet secretary told
Civil service chief told to “improve the balance” between policy experts and digital specialists in organisation’s top ranks...
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Brexit and data regulation: what next for data sharing and the GDPR?
Dods political consultant Andrew McQuillan explores government’s position on data regulation post-Brexit, highlighting potential pitfalls as well as opportunities ...
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Police forces team up to procure £150k joint intranet
Surrey and Sussex forces describe current set-up as “unstable” and “poor at delivering internal communications”...
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GDS and councils to showcase joint work on local Verify service
Leeds and London events set to show councils the result of collaborative work on identity assurance platforms...
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£120k on offer as DWP hunts for head of infrastructure services
Department for Work and Pensions seeks someone to head up 150-strong infrastructure services group...
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“Unacceptable & inexcusable”: council hit with £70k fine for leaving vulnerable people’s info wide open
Watchdog finds that Nottinghamshire County Council failed to keep personal data – including care needs and postcodes – safe...
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British Library mulls creation of single digital presence for all UK libraries
British Library, the Carnegie UK Trust and Arts Council England to consider whether an “interactive and engaging platform” for all UK libraries is possible...
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Thanet Council seeks agency to overhaul “not fit for purpose” website
After going down the in-house route in 2013, Kent-based council is now looking for outside help with latest redesign...
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After long gap, GDS vows to resume quarterly publication of Digital Marketplace spend data
Digital Marketplace Director says delay down to migration of data and reaffirms commitment to openness...
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